Monroe, Georgia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Monroe, Georgia
City
Walton County, Georgia courthouse in downtown Monroe
Location in Walton County and the state of Georgia
Monroe, Georgia Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Walton
Area
• Total	15.86 sq mi (41.08 km2)
• Land	15.65 sq mi (40.53 km2)
• Water	0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2)
Elevation	909 ft (277 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	14,928
• Density	953.93/sq mi (368.31/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	30655-30656
Area code(s)	470/678/770
FIPS code	13-52192
GNIS feature ID	0356398
Website	http://www.monroega.com/

Monroe is a city in Walton County, Georgia, United States, of which it is the county seat. It is located both one hour east of Atlanta via US 78 and GA 138 to I-20 and east of Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport and is one of the exurban cities in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Monroe is also a city known for its accessibility to Conyers just 20 minutes away and Lawrenceville 35 minutes away. The population was 13,234 at the 2010 census and 13,673 at the 2019 estimates.

History

Monroe was founded in 1818 as seat of the newly formed Walton County. It was incorporated as a town in 1821 and as a city in 1896.

Monroe was the premier cotton producer in the state of Georgia during the 1900s. The two main cotton mills in Monroe used to be the driving economic force in the region. Now the mills no longer produce for the cotton industry, but rather serve as economic engines for the region by showcasing premiere antique markets, event space, and other unique retail.

Geography

Monroe is located at 33°47′36″N 83°42′39″W / 33.79333°N 83.71083°W / 33.79333; -83.71083 (33.793295, -83.710790).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.5 square miles (27 km²), of which 10.4 square miles (27 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (1.05%) is water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,928 people, 4,709 households, and 3,223 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,234 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 51.8% White, 42.2% Black, 0.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from some other race and 1.6% from two or more races. 3.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Notable people

• Javianne Oliver - 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist
• Alfred H. Colquitt - Governor of Georgia and senator who served as Confederate officer
• Frances Conroy - Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winning actress
• Besse Cooper - suffragette, teacher, and World's Oldest Living Person 2011-2012
• Henry Fambrough - baritone singer, The Spinners
• Marquis Floyd - NFL player
• Michael Gallup - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
• Lonnie Hillyer - jazz trumpeter
• Tyler Hubbard - country music singer/songwriter, member of band Florida Georgia Line
• Henry Dickerson McDaniel - Governor of Georgia from 1883 to 1886
• Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. - member of US House of Representatives
• Patricia Roberts - Olympic silver medalist and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee
• Stephon Tuitt - NFL player for Pittsburgh Steelers
• Clifford Walker - Governor of Georgia from 1923 to 1927
• Bruce Williamson (born 1954) - Politician. Member of Georgia House of Representatives.

Economy

The east end of the City of Monroe on Unisa Drive contains multiple industries.

• Hitachi automotive systems of America
• Tucker Door and Trim
• Arkansas-headquartered Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s southeast Walmart Distribution Center
• Leggett & Platt Corporation

Education

Walton County School District

The Walton County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools. The district has 675 full-time teachers and over 10,368 students.

See also

In Spanish: Monroe (Georgia) para niños